• 170,048 pedestrians were injured and treated in hospital emergency departments

• 4,784 pedestrians died

74% of pedestrian fatalities occurred in urban areas79% at non-intersection locations90% in normal weather conditions69% at night

• 466,712 cyclists were injured and treated in hospital emergency departments

773 cyclists died73% of cycling fatalities occurred in urban areas68% at non-intersection locations27% between the hours of 5 and 9 pm.Road Safety TipsAssume that motorists are not going to respect your rights as a pedestrian or cyclist, so you must walk, run and cycle as defensively as possible. When you head out for a walk, run or ride, don't count on others to keep you safe. Though motorists are required to follow crosswalk laws and yield right of way to pedestrians and cyclists, few drivers actually stop and few states enforce this rule. You're taking your life in your own hands," he said. The key message for safe walking, running and cycling on roads  No one should be sloppy in obeying the rules of the road: Pedestrians (walking, jogging or running):

• Always walk on the sidewalk, and if there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.

• Be able to see where you're going. If you're walking at night, carry a flashlight and cross in a well-lit area.

• Be visible to drivers. Wear light or bright-colored clothing, including reflective vests, accessories and shoes. Stand clear of parked vehicles (trucks, buses, cars), hedges or other obstacles so drivers can see you.

• Walk defensively. Don't assume vehicles will stop. Make eye contact with drivers so you can be sure they see you... don't just look at the vehicle.

• Cross streets at marked crosswalks or intersections, if possible. This is where drivers know to expect pedestrians, which is not the case on other parts of the road. Also be alert for cars running red lights. And remember that cars, trucks, motorcycles and bikes stop at different speeds, so make sure they've stopped before you step into the street to cross.

• Watch for turning vehicles -- especially those with large loads, as they require more space. Every vehicle has blind spots and drivers may not see you.

• Obey all traffic signals. In addition, look left, right, behind you and left again before crossing a street or stepping into traffic.

• Don't be distracted by wearing headphones or talking on a cell phone while crossing or when you are near traffic.

• Be cautious near reversing cars, trucks and other vehicles in parking lots and near on-street parking locations.

Cyclists:

• Whenever possible, ride on a trail, paved shoulder, bike lane or bike route, or on a traffic-calmed street, where there are fewer cars and speeds are low.

• If you must ride on a road, ride with traffic and follow the rules of the road. Going with the flow of traffic makes cyclists more visible and predictable to motorists, especially at intersections and driveways. Ride on the right side of the road and be on the lookout for doors opening from parked cars.

• Ride straight on the road, and never wind in and around cars.

• Use hand signals when turning and stopping.

• Watch for turning traffic. Car/bike collisions often occur at intersections and driveways when motorists or bicyclists are turning.

• Obey all traffic signs, signals and lane markings and yield to traffic when appropriate, including for pedestrians.

• Be predictable. Try not to do things that motorists and other travelers may not be expecting.

• Be visible. Make sure motorists can see you. If riding in the dark, use headlights, taillights and reflectors and wear reflective materials and brightly colored clothing. Bicycles should be equipped with a front light and a red reflector or a rear flashing light. The easier you are to see, the safer you are.

• Be loud. Put a bell on your bike to make noise to alert pedestrians and others.

• Always wear a bicycle helmet. It's been shown that helmets effectively reduce crash fatalities and head injuries.

• Don't wear headphones -- they reduce your ability to hear traffic coming from behind you, which is especially critical when cycling.